MS Program (EPSY option) 1

M.S. in Educational Psychology Option: Educational Psychology

Degree Guidelines

The Master's of Science degree in Educational Psychology (EPSY option) should be viewed as an applied program that defines capabilities, knowledge, skills and competencies of the graduate. These competencies focus on the human learner in educational situations. The major goal of this program is to prepare the graduate to perform effectively as professionals in schools and/or related educational settings.

Coursework A. Educational Psychology Degree Core (6 hours, required):

EPSY 5103 Human Development in Psychology EPSY 5463 Psychology of Learning

B. Research and Measurement (6 hours, required):

REMS 5013 Research Design and Methodology REMS 5953 Elementary Statistical Methods in Education

C. Program Core (6 hours, required):

EPSY 5663 Creativity for Teachers EPSY 5963 Developing Resources to Support Educational Programs EDUC 5993 Instructional Effectiveness in Higher Education

D. Thesis OR Creative Component with Electives (6 hours, required)

EPSY 5000 Master’s Thesis (6 hours required) OR Electives (6 hours required) from the emphasis area with the development of a Creative Component. Related elective coursework is determined by the student with committee members.

E. Emphasis Area (12 hours, required):

EPSY 5183 Theories of Social Psychology EPSY 5403 Issues in Adolescent Development EPSY 5473 Psychology of the Adult Learner EPSY 5603 Developmental Issues in Instruction EPSY 5713 Transpersonal Human Development EPSY 5963 Developing Resources to Support Ed Programs

A Sample of Possible Electives for Creative Component option (6 hours, required): EDTC 5153 Computer-Based Instruction Dev. ECTC 5753 Educational Technology Strategies HDFS 5213 Child Behavior and Development SCFD 5873 Culture, Society, and Education REMS 5373 Educational Measurement